Recent Obituaries
Charles Brian Porter
May 1, 2021
RALEIGH- Charles “Brian” Porter, 57, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021.
Brian was born March 9, 1964 to Charlie and Jean Porter in Guildford Co., NC. He was happily married for 32 years to his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Amanda Pollock Porter. Brian always put his family first and was the hardest working man. Brian’s...
Debra Ann Yeary
Apr 30, 2021
DURHAM- Ms. Debra Ann Yeary, 57, passed away on April 30, 2021.
Ms. Yeary was born on May 2, 1963 to the late James and Gypsy Ann King in Durham, NC. She was full of life and loved being on the go. She loved shopping at yard sales. Always enjoyed going to the beach or anywhere with water in the...
Evelyn Gray Whitman Jordan
Apr 29, 2021
DURHAM – Mrs. Evelyn Gray Whitman Jordan, 75, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 from heart failure. She was at peace and in no pain, surrounded by family and love.
Evelyn was born on May 25, 1945 to Robert and Ruby Whitman in Duplin County, NC.
Mrs. Jordan was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Louis and Robert...
Hazel King Ellis
Apr 26, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Hazel Marie King Ellis, 72, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021.
Mrs. Ellis was born on February 23, 1949 to Willie and Ida King in Durham, NC. She was the owner of Ellis Gas Company in Durham, NC. Hazel was a very loving person and never met a stranger. She will be remembered as a loving mother,...
Rev. Dr. Darrell Pond
Apr 25, 2021
DURHAM- Rev. Dr. Darrell C. Pond, 76, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at his home.
Rev. Dr. Pond was born December 11, 1944 to the late Rev. Harold Pond and Alberta in River Hebert, Nova Scotia. He was educated at East Texas Baptist University, Dallas Theological Seminary and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Rev. Dr. Pond spent 42 years in...
Master Chief Petty Officer Roy Elliott Sarvis, US Navy (Retired)
Apr 25, 2021
BAHAMA- Master Chief Petty Officer Roy Elliott Sarvis, US Navy (Retired), 67, passed away, Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Hock Family Pavilion.
Mr. Sarvis was born March 13, 1954 to the late Oscar and Mardell Vanhorn Sarvis in Durham, NC. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy where her retired in 1992. Mr. Sarvis attended New Horizon...
Lorraine Pennell
Apr 21, 2021
DURHAM-Lorraine Lee Pennell, born August 17, 1927 in Henderson, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family.
A lifelong resident of Durham, NC, she was predeceased by her parents, Garland and Annie Lee, and her siblings Mary Shelton, Marie Barnes, Anne Hoke, Bill Lee, and Faison Perry. She is survived by her...
Pastor Jasper Benton “J.B.“ Ellis Jr.
Apr 20, 2021
RALEIGH – Pastor Jasper Benton “JB” Ellis Jr., 64, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Pastor J.B. was born on August 21, 1956 to the late Pastor Jasper Benton “J.B.” Ellis Sr. and Lillian Ellis in Lakeland Florida. He served as a Pastor for local churches for 43 years of which the past 6 years were spent serving at Evangel...
Wilton Burton Wheeley
Apr 19, 2021
Wilton Burton Wheeley was born to Roy John and Estelle Talley Wheeley on February 10, 1925, in Burlington, North Carolina. After graduating from Burlington High School, at the age of 18, Wilton enlisted in the US Navy in February 1943. He boarded the new destroyer Escort USS Stanton and remained on this ship till the end of WWII. During his...
Richard Charles “Rick” Rosenberg
Apr 16, 2021
Chapel Hill, NC – Richard “Rick” Rosenberg passed away peacefully on April 16, 2021 after a six year battle with cancer. Although his death was not a surprise, his family and friends are devastated and heartbroken. Rick was born and raised in Roanoke, VA, graduated college from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1976, and returned to Roanoke to work with his father...
Dorothy Deese Reece
Apr 16, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Dorothy Deese Reece, 74, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Duke University Hospital.
Mrs. Reece was born November 9, 1946 to Joel and Nellie Deese in Union County, NC. She retired from UNC Oncology as receptionist and scheduler. Dorothy valued her hope, faith in Jesus and the fellowship meetings. She was very caring and took great...
Linda Roy Clevenger
Apr 13, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Linda Roy Clevenger, 78, passed away, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Duke Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Clevenger was born October 30, 1942 to the late Robert and Irma Roy in Providence, Rhode Island. She worked at Roses Department Store for many years. Mrs. Clevenger loved to do word search puzzles. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted...
Charles Jessie “C.J.“ Rich, Sr.
Apr 11, 2021
DURHAM- Charles Jessie (C.J.) Rich, Sr., 88, died at home Sunday morning, April 11, 2021. C.J. was a life-long Durham native, the son of the late Forrest Ludlow Rich and Estelle Padgett Rich Bailey. CJ was preceded in death by his daughters, Elizabeth Rich Watson, Kathryn Rich Jones, son Clarence Ludlow Rich and grandchildren, Crystal Lynn Rich and Debra Watson...
Daniel Wilson Woods
Apr 11, 2021
DURHAM- Mr. Daniel Wilson Woods, 67, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021.
Mr. Woods was born on September 23, 1953 to the late Jess and Euva Mae Woods. Daniel worked for Bristol Myers for over 20 years, in Iraq for 18 years as a contractor and on mail mission. He was his daughter’s hero, a strong and independent man....
William “Brad” Bradford Washburn
Apr 9, 2021
WAKE FOREST- Mr. William “Brad” Bradford Washburn, Jr., 76, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family, after many years of declining health from a stroke.
Mr. Washburn was born September 22, 1944 to the late William (Bill) and Elizabeth (Nancy) Washburn, Sr. in Knoxville, TN. Brad proudly served his country in the...
Johnnie Wilson Ferrell
Apr 8, 2021
Johnnie Ferrell, 73, of Durham, NC passed away peacefully with family on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Johnnie was born on July 31, 1947 to the late Ford and Lila Ferrell.
Mr. Ferrell was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife Gloria Ferrell of 49 years. A proud father of a son, Timmy Ferrell; daughter,...
Betty Lou Broach
Apr 8, 2021
DURHAM- Mrs. Betty Lou Garrett Broach, 87, passed away on April 8, 2021.
Mrs. Broach was born on April 12, 1933 to Mamie and Rev. Elwood Pendergrast in Durham, NC. Betty loved the Lord and her family. She retired from Dairy Freeze and Mangum Street Pharmacy. She enjoyed drawing, singing, music, and flowers. Betty will be remembered as a loving...
Crystal Dawn Stewart
Apr 5, 2021
BUTNER- Ms. Crystal Dawn Stewart, 39, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021.
Ms. Stewart was born on December 6, 1981 to Jerry Stewart and Pamela Williams in Charlotte, NC. The little things in life made Crystal happy. She enjoyed spending time with her son Eli and being around her family. Crystal was a God-fearing Christian woman who loved her...
Johnny Albert Kight
Apr 4, 2021
RALEIGH- Mr. Johnny Albert Kight, 72, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Duke University Hospital.
Mr. Kight was born on August 8, 1948 to the late Hugh and Dorothy Kight in Augusta, GA.
Mr. Kight is survived by his wife, Pundhariga Kight; son, Donovan Kight of Durham, NC; brother, Hugh O. Kight (Chiaki) of Charleston, SC; and sister,...
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